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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Watsonvilleby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Watsonville by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus, line 28 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus bus 28 / ...
    4h 36m
    $45–64

  2. Drive 144.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Watsonvillecar car 144.8 mi
    2h 35m
    $27–39

  3. Train, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus bus 28 / ...
    4h 51m
    $45–92

San Luis Obispo to Watsonville by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Luis Obispo to Watsonville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo to Rodriguez / Second via Salinas and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 4h 36m.

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